Public holidays in Eswatini


This is a list of holidays in Eswatini. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it may be celebrated on the following Monday.
DateNameComments
1 JanuaryNew Year's Day-
Late February to Early MarchLutsango DayA public holiday in honour of the Lutsango regiment responsible for brewing the traditional alcoholic beverage known as buganu. Falls on the Monday following the ceremony at Hlane Royal Residence.
Friday before Easter
March or April		Good Friday
Monday after Easter
March or April		Easter Monday
19 AprilKing's BirthdayHis Majesty Mswati III was born on 19 April 1968 in Manzini.
25 AprilNational Flag Day
1 MayWorkers' Day
40 days after Easter
Thursday in May or June		Ascension Day
Late August to Early SeptemberUmhlanga Day
6 SeptemberIndependence DayNamed for Ngwane IV, Somhlolo, who reigned from 1815 to 1836 and created a kingdom comparable to the Zulu, the Maroti, or the Pedi.
25 DecemberChristmas Day
26 DecemberBoxing Day
Late December to Early JanuaryIncwala DayThis is the most important event in Eswatini culture. Its main purpose is to celebrate kingship.